Do you have limited space in your home? Maybe you feel like there’s clutter everywhere or you simply have too much stuff. It can be a little frustrating to feel like you’ve outgrown your house! Furthermore, if you’re working with limited square footage it can be tough to figure out how to best furnish the space to make it feel bigger. Not to mention, you likely need help containing the chaos and creating a more functional environment. We understand just how tricky it can be to furnish a room without a huge layout to work with. In order to make the most of your space and make it appear larger, we complied some Kansas City interior design tips and tricks!
If this is your first time reading our blog, welcome to Hearthside Homes! We are a semi-custom home builder based in Liberty, Missouri. We specialize in building long-lasting and functional homes for residents in the Liberty, Kansas City, Parkville, and Kearney areas. We have over 30 years of experience in the memory-making business and have built over 1,500 homes, ranging from $350k to $700k+. Click here to check out our current listings! Without further ado, let’s jump into the ways that you can make your home look bigger below with these Kansas City interior design tips!
Scale Everything Down
Furniture for your space is all about proportions! If you want to make a space look bigger, it’s important that you invest in couches and tables that fit the room. For example, if you have a humongous sectional in your tiny living room the space will feel cramped. This goes for decor such as wall art and mirrors as well.
Invest In Organization
One of the best things you can do to maximize your space is to invest in organizational tools. Buy furniture that can double as seating and storage. Take advantage of vertical height by hanging shelves. If you need to make your home work temporarily before moving to a larger space, consider renting a storage space. You’ll create a calmer atmosphere by getting rid of some of the stuff cluttering your home!
Hang Mirrors
Mirrors can create a sense of openness. They reflect both light and the view of the room, making it feel bigger than it is. Trick the eye with mirrors!
Window Treatments
Carefully consider the window treatments in your home. Natural lighting can do wonders for creating an open, clean, and welcoming environment. Drapes add unnecessary clutter to a room and can make a room feel smaller. Think about either ditching them completely or swapping them for a lightweight alternative.
Ditch The Rugs
Believe it or not, oversized rugs can make your space feel cluttered. If you want a rug for comfort, make sure it is minimal and not much larger than the rest of the furniture. You won’t want it to take over the space.
Paint It White
Painting the walls white will open up the room and leave it feeling light and airy. Painting the ceiling white can also help in making the space feel larger and the ceilings feel higher. A fresh coat of paint can help create the illusion of a larger space! Keep your decor and furniture light shades as well for a similar effect.
Go For A Feature Wall
Now that everything is white, opt for a feature wall that gives some character to the room. Horizontal or vertical stripes in the room create a sense of dynamism. This will allow your eyes to travel in an orderly fashion, and can the room feel larger. The same is true for geometric wallpaper. Just don’t overdo it! One wall is all it takes to create a beautiful focal point.
Widen Narrow Doorways
Widening narrow doorways can also make a room feel larger than it actually is. You can do this by painting the edges of your doorway with contrasting colors to generate an illusion. Or, if you live in an older home, consider removing some doors and creating more of an open-concept feel!
Invest In The Right Furniture
Furniture such as hutches, buffets, sideboards, and bookshelves can help you maximize any space. Try to find thin pieces that are tall in height. This way, they won’t take up much walking space but you’ll get the added storage benefit.
Keep It Simple
Above all, make sure to keep the room simple and the rest will follow! Now’s the time to embrace minimalism. Less is more in this case. Before you start painting, remodeling or buying new furniture, you probably need to do some decluttering! When in doubt, throw it out! Donate items you haven’t used in the last year. We promise you’ll feel so much better with less stuff!
Need A Bigger House?
We hope you enjoyed learning about the ways you can make your home look bigger with these Kansas City interior design tips and tricks! Sometimes, there’s only so much you can do to a tiny house to make it feel bigger. As your family grows, it’s perfectly normal to have evolving household needs which may include purchasing a larger home!
Buy A Spec Home!
Are you looking for a quick path to a larger new construction home? Our spec homes are beautiful, functional, and convenient! Our professional builders and designers pick out on-trend details for each of our spec homes. This means you won’t have to stress over making endless material selections! Click here to check out our current listings.
Or, Build From The Ground Up
Alternatively, if you are interested in building a home, Hearthside Homes has you covered. We know building a home can be daunting. You want to make sure the final product is beautiful and you stay in the loop throughout the construction process. Hearthside Homes offers a team of designers and construction professionals to guide you throughout the home building journey. Our online client portal, Buildertrend, allows us to stay in contact with our clients. You’ll love getting scheduling updates and progress photos straight from the jobsite! Check out our simple 3-step process below!
Step 1: Design
To get started, you’ll choose from one of our expertly designed floor plans and from one of the communities we build in. Our talented designers will help you make all the material selections for your new home. This can be done at our very own Design Center! Check out our blog post highlighting the Design Center’s opening, and find our Design Center at 1915 Industrial Dr #300, Liberty, MO 64068.
Step 2: Build
Once we break ground on your project, the home building process takes about six to eight months. Throughout the entirety of the project, you can check your client dashboard in your online client portal, Buildertrend, to check in on what is happening behind the scenes!
Step 3: Move-In
It’s already time to move into your new beautiful home! One of our experts will go over closing details and do a final check of the property. All you will need to do is sign the closing papers and grab those keys! You can rest easy knowing that your new construction home comes with a 12-month warranty.
Floor Plans & Communities
As mentioned, one of the first steps in building a home with our team is selecting a floor plan and location that fits your family’s needs!
The neighborhoods that we currently build in are Barry Brooke, Benson Place Landing, Brentwood, Cadence, Cadence Villas, Chapel Ridge, Creekside, Davidson Farms, Homestead, Meadows at Greenfield, Prairie Field, Reserve at Riverstone, Riverwood, Tiffany Woods, and the Woods at Creekside. Click here to learn more about the communities we build in.
The floor plans that we offer are 2-story, 1.5 story, reverse, ranch, and split style. Our 2-story plans are the Winchester, Manchester, Sycamore, Lincoln, Brooklyn, and the Dogwood. Our 1.5 story are the Hillsdale, Hawthorn II, Chandler, and the Beatrice. Our ranch-style homes include the Magnolia and the Tahoe. Lastly, our split-style floor plans are the Ashton, Mckinley, Monroe, Cypress, and the Redbud. Click here to take a look at our current inventory!
Hear From Our Happy Clients!
We may be biased, but we believe we have the best job in town! Nothing makes us more excited than getting great feedback from a happy homeowner. Check out our Google reviews here.
Anna says: “I cannot say enough nice things about our experience with Hearthside Homes. From the moment we decided to build with them, I knew it was going to be a smooth process. Everyone we worked with was wonderful! Fast responses and always willing to explain the why behind any concern or promptly take care of it. Having an app with the build schedule and constant pictures was amazing. We were able to customize our house to be exactly what we wanted and now that we are in, we have fallen even more in love with it! The attention to detail on each part of our home is fantastic. If you are looking to build, Hearthside is definitely the way to go. Fast, efficient, and beautiful homes! Thank you again!!!”
If you have any questions about our new construction homes, feel free to fill out the form on our website or give us a call at (816) 781-0234. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest to see our work in action! Thanks for stopping by and reading about some of our favorite Kansas City interior design tips and tricks.
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